Employee Relations Consultant

** Agency
* * NC State Highway Patrol
** Division
* * NC State Highway Patrol
** Job Classification Title
** Agency HR Consultant III (NS)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * NC18

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NCSHP has more than 1,600 troopers who cover nearly 80,000 miles of North Carolina roadways, more than any other state except Texas. In addition to enforcing the state's traffic laws, state troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations, re-route traffic around hazardous chemical spills, and they stand ready should any act of terrorism occur.

State Troopers are committed to protecting North Carolina's motoring public.
** Description of Work
** The NC State Highway Patrol is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our Personnel unit as an Employee Relations (ER) Consultant. The Employee Relations Consultant serves as an ER, EEO, and ADA Consultant involved in a wide-variety of diverse personnel policies, procedures, and processes related to ER and ADA matters.
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
**** Internal State Government Posting – Only current permanent and temporary NC State Government and/or University employees or layoff candidates with the State of North Carolina eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by G.S. 126 may apply.  
**** This is a repost. Previous applicants must reapply to be considered.

**** Salary Grade: NC18
Salary Range: $61,545 - $85,000
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***** This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under SHP’s Telework Policy.
****** This position is located at:
*** 512 N Salisbury STRaleigh, NC 27601
** To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
**** Management Prefers:
*** Demonstrated Experience conducting mediation and/or completion of OSHR's State Mediation Training.
* Demonstrated experience conducting investigations relating to employee complaints and employee grievances.
* Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying State and Federal employment laws.
* Demonstrated employee relations experience related to disciplinary actions and documentation, providing guidance to managers/supervisors on disciplinary matters, employee grievances, ADA accommodation requests, or other employee relations/EEO matters.
* Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with interpreting, applying, and communicating Human Resources policies and procedures as it relates to employee relations issues.
** Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
*** To foster a fair, compliant, and supportive workplace environment by effectively mediating disputes between employees or between employees and management, investigating and resolving grievances and complaints, and ensuring adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and employment laws.
* Provides managerial guidance on performance, discipline, and behavior, conducts impartial investigations into workplace issues, develops programs to enhance employee satisfaction and engagement, proactively monitors employee feedback and workplace trends, oversees labor relations and union negotiations, and advises on policies and procedures related to employee matters, compensation, and benefits.
* Support a positive organizational culture and ensure that all employee concerns are addressed with integrity and professionalism.
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Physical Requirements:

*** Typical work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
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Qualified recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass:
*** Criminal Background Investigation
* Drug Screening Test
** Minimum

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